English Literature GCSE

If you’re interested in poetry or literature, our home study English literature course will allow you to pursue your passion while developing skills of analysis and critique. With a greater knowledge of literary techniques, form, vocabulary and imagery, you’ll find you’re better equipped to understand exactly what the author is trying to convey. You will get more out of what you’re reading. Having GCSE English Literature is useful if you wish to study the subject at A-Level. GCSE English Literature improves the analytical skills that are useful in many other subject areas.

GCSEs are the most widely taken qualification in the UK and considered the educational standard for school-leavers at 16. The English Language can be used to inspire, motivate and challenge us in countless different ways. This GCSE Qualification course will help you to read, understand and analyse texts in different forms, and write clearly and concisely.

This GCSE English Literature course has been written to the latest specifications and has been designed to give you the best possible chance of success. You’ll have everything you need to succeed, starting with a clear induction and well-structured assignments to help you to develop the skills and knowledge you need to prepare for the exam. GCSE’s are Qualifications that count.

You will benefit from:

Brand new course, written to the latest specification with dynamic and engaging content

We provide a guaranteed exam space in one of our exam centres around the Country, to take away the hassle of needing to find your own. Check where your closest exam centre is.

Assignments

During your course, you will also be required complete 8 assignments. These do not contribute towards your final grade but provide you with an opportunity to submit work to your tutor for marking and feedback. This will help you to gauge your progress as you work through the course. There is no coursework to complete. All exams must be taken in the same session.

Upon successful completion of this home learning course, you will receive a GCSE in English Literature, issued by Edexcel. This syllabus has been chosen specifically because it is the best suited to distance learning.

You will benefit from our personal tutor support for a period of up to 18 months from the date of enrolment. If you need longer, this, of course can be arranged.

Our course is delivered via our online learning platform as this provides learners with a dynamic and engaging experience. Don’t worry, if you prefer, you can print the learning materials yourself. The learning resources are in a range of different media including videos, e-books, and online quizzes.

Is this the same qualification as a GCSE from a traditional School or College?

Yes! You study the same curriculum, take the same examinations and get the same qualification. The only difference is that the course is specially designed to be studied from home in your own time. You certificate comes directly from the awarding body.

Tell me about my Tutor Support?

You will have access to your personal tutor, via phone and email, who will mark your assignments and guide you through the course to help you get ready for your examinations. In addition, you will be supplied with a comprehensive Study Guide which will help you through the study and assessment process. Assignments are marked by your personal tutor within 3 days. Your personal tutor will be highly experienced in their subject area and qualified to teach.

What is included in the cost of my course?

We provide all of the written learning materials you require to study this course. The course fee also includes personal tutor support, coursework administration and assignment marking.

Are there any additional costs?

You will be required to pay independently for your final examinations. Costs vary between test centres. Details of our guaranteed test centres are included with your course materials.

Is there a required reading list?

Yes, but this course is self-contained so no additional textbooks are required, all texts are included within the course. We do, however, provide an additional list of supporting texts that students may find useful, but not essential.

The following text is included free with your course and will be sent to you through the post:

Twelfth Night, William Shakespeare, Arden Shakespeare edition 2008 or any other edition with numbered lines

An Inspector Calls, J.B. Priestley, Heinemann 1992

Where can I sit my exams?

We are able to offer places at our exam centres across the UK for our students, therefore, guaranteeing an exam venue. If you choose to find your own exam centre, you can, you will need to register with them as an external or private candidate. Fees vary across the country so we recommend enquiring prior to enrolment.

What if I live outside the UK?

That’s the beauty of distance learning; you are able to study this course anywhere and there are some international test centres but we strongly recommend you take the examinations within the UK as this is the only guaranteed way to ensure access to an examination centre.

What do I do if I still have questions?

Please check our FAQs section or Contact Us, we are happy to answer any more questions you may have.

Additional information

Study Hours

You should allow for between 120 and 150 hours' study time, plus additional time for completing assignments.

Awarding Body

Edexcel

Course Specification

1ETO

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course, however, it is recommended that you have the ability to read and write English effectively.

We provide a guaranteed exam space in one of our exam centres around the Country, to take away the hassle of needing to find your own. Check where your closest exam centre is.

Assignments

During your course, you will also be required complete 8 assignments. These do not contribute towards your final grade but provide you with an opportunity to submit work to your tutor for marking and feedback. This will help you to gauge your progress as you work through the course. There is no coursework to complete. All exams must be taken in the same session.

Upon successful completion of this home learning course, you will receive a GCSE in English Literature, issued by Edexcel. This syllabus has been chosen specifically because it is the best suited to distance learning.

Our course is delivered via our online learning platform as this provides learners with a dynamic and engaging experience. Don’t worry, if you prefer, you can print the learning materials yourself. The learning resources are in a range of different media including videos, e-books, and online quizzes.

Is this the same qualification as a GCSE from a traditional School or College?

Yes! You study the same curriculum, take the same examinations and get the same qualification. The only difference is that the course is specially designed to be studied from home in your own time. You certificate comes directly from the awarding body.

Tell me about my Tutor Support?

You will have access to your personal tutor, via phone and email, who will mark your assignments and guide you through the course to help you get ready for your examinations. In addition, you will be supplied with a comprehensive Study Guide which will help you through the study and assessment process. Assignments are marked by your personal tutor within 3 days. Your personal tutor will be highly experienced in their subject area and qualified to teach.

What is included in the cost of my course?

We provide all of the written learning materials you require to study this course. The course fee also includes personal tutor support, coursework administration and assignment marking.

Are there any additional costs?

You will be required to pay independently for your final examinations. Costs vary between test centres. Details of our guaranteed test centres are included with your course materials.

Is there a required reading list?

Yes, but this course is self-contained so no additional textbooks are required, all texts are included within the course. We do, however, provide an additional list of supporting texts that students may find useful, but not essential.

The following text is included free with your course and will be sent to you through the post:

Twelfth Night, William Shakespeare, Arden Shakespeare edition 2008 or any other edition with numbered lines

An Inspector Calls, J.B. Priestley, Heinemann 1992

Where can I sit my exams?

We are able to offer places at our exam centres across the UK for our students, therefore, guaranteeing an exam venue. If you choose to find your own exam centre, you can, you will need to register with them as an external or private candidate. Fees vary across the country so we recommend enquiring prior to enrolment.

What if I live outside the UK?

That’s the beauty of distance learning; you are able to study this course anywhere and there are some international test centres but we strongly recommend you take the examinations within the UK as this is the only guaranteed way to ensure access to an examination centre.

What do I do if I still have questions?

Please check our FAQs section or Contact Us, we are happy to answer any more questions you may have.

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